Current Board and Commission Openings
Serving on a City board or commission is a great way to become involved in local government. The following City boards and commissions have current openings.
Citizen Interest Forms are available at the City Manager's Office, Civic Center, Room 201, by calling 406-455-8450; or may be downloaded from the Citizen Interest Form Page.
SUPER TIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City of Great Falls is now accepting applications for appointment to the newly established Super Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Advisory Committee, which will serve as the advisory and recommending body for all five of the City’s TIF districts.
The committee will consist of five (5) to seven (7) voting members, appointed by the City Commission. Initial appointments will range from one to four years to establish staggered terms. Members must be residents and qualified electors of the City of Great Falls and may not be City employees or elected officials. The Committee will include one representative from Cascade County government and one representative from Great Falls Public Schools.
This consolidated committee was created by Resolution 10609, in response to recent changes in Montana state law (Senate Bill 3), which require municipalities utilizing TIF to establish a formally appointed advisory committee. The Super TIF Advisory Committee will provide guidance on the administration and use of TIF funds in the following districts:
- Downtown Urban Renewal District
- West Bank Urban Renewal District
- East Industrial Park District
- Central Montana Agri-Tech Park Industrial District
- Great Falls International Airport Industrial District
Committee members will review and provide recommendations on TIF-related proposals and expenditures, ensuring transparency, consistency, and community benefit across all districts. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of economic development in Great Falls. The City Commission encourages individuals with experience or interest in urban renewal, economic development, education, or community planning to apply. For additional inquiries about the Committee contact Planning and Community Development Director Brock Cherry at 406-455-8530. Application deadline is Friday November 14, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
The City Commission is looking for citizen's interested in serving on the Great Falls Planning Advisory Board. The Board currently has two members with terms set to expire and one member resigning on December 31, 2025. Applicants must reside within the City limits.
The City Planning Advisory Board is a seven-member Board that advises the City Commission on many aspects of Great Falls area growth and development including amendments to the Growth Plan, zoning, land subdivision, annexation, transportation planning, planning roadway improvements, and related general planning issues. The Board meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. For more information contact Planning and Community Development (PCD) Director, Brock Cherry at 406-455-8530 or Deputy PCD Director, Lonnie Hill at 406-455-8432.
One appointee will serve the remainder of a three-year term through December 31, 2026; the other two appointees will serve three-year terms through December 31, 2028. The two Board members are eligible and may be considered for reappointment. Application deadline has been extended to Friday November 14, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
The City Commission is looking for citizen's interested in serving on the Airport Authority Board. This is the governing body and policy setting board for the operation and management of Great Falls International Airport. The board is responsible for employing the Airport Director, who hires staff and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Airport. The Board consists of seven members, appointed to three-year terms. The City Commission appoints four members, and the Cascade County Commission appoints three members. Currently, there are 2 board members with terms that are set to expire on December 31, 2025. Applicants must reside within the City limits. The Airport Authority Board generally meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. For more information about the board contact Airport Director John Faulkner at 406-727-3404. Application deadline is Friday November 14, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
MANSFIELD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ADVISORY BOARD
The City Commission is looking for citizen's interested in serving on the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board. The board consists of five to seven members and advises the Manager and City Commission on all matters related to the successful operation of the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts and public meeting rooms within the Civic Center. Members serve three-year terms. Currently, there are 3 board members with terms that are set to expire on December 31, 2025. Applicants must reside within the City limits. Meetings are the third Friday of each month at noon. For more information contact Owen Grubenhoff at 406 455-8510. Application deadline is Friday November 14, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
The City Commission is looking for citizen's interested in serving on the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. The board is a seven-member board that advises the City Commission and the City Manager on all matters related to Park and Recreation programs in the City of Great Falls. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Members serve three-year terms. Currently, there are 2 board members with terms that are set to expire on December 31, 2025. Applicants must reside within the City limits. For more information contact the Interim Park and Recreation Director Jessica Compton at 406-771-1265. Application deadline is Friday November 14, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Parking Advisory Commission consists of five members, appointed by the City Commission, and an ex-officio member appointed by the Business Improvement District. The Commission advises the City Commission, City Manager, and Planning & Community Development staff on matters related to parking issues within the Downtown Parking District. Experience or interest in the Great Falls Central Business District is helpful but not necessary. Applicants must reside within the City of Great Falls. The opening is to fill a three-year term through April 30, 2028. For more information, contact Brock Cherry at 406-455-8530. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
Tourism Business Improvement District Board consists of five to seven trustees which oversees the functions, operations, management and administration as necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Tourism Business Improvement District. Trustees must be an owner within the District or their assignee. The board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the University of Providence, McLaughlin Center, 1415 20th Street South, Providence Forum. Meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. The opening is to fill a four-year term through June 30, 2029. For more information, contract Rebecca Engum at 406-761-4436. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
POLICE COMMISSION
The City Commission is seeking applications for one citizen to serve on the Police Commission for the remainder of a three-year term through June 30, 2027. The Police Commission consists of three members appointed by the City Commission. Responsibilities and duties of members include reviewing all applicants for police officer positions and hearing disciplinary appeals for the Police Department.
Applicants must have qualifications required by law to hold a municipal office and must reside within the City limits. Knowledge of the judicial system and rules of evidence relating to court hearings is desirable. For more information on the Commission please contact Lieutenant LaBard at 406-455-8556. Applications are no longer being accepted at this time. Received applications are currently being reviewed.
GREAT FALLS HOUSING BOARD
Great Falls Housing Board consists of seven commissioners appointed by the City Commission; 2 tenant members and 5 non-tenant members. The board sets policy for operation and management of public housing properties, HUD-Section 8 programs, and other affordable housing programs. The Housing Authority provides safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing for the community’s low income residents. The current opening is for a tenant member for the remainder of a two-year term through June 30, 2026. Applicants for this vacancy must be a resident of the Great Falls Housing Authority properties. For more information, contact Carolyn Burg at 406-453-4311. Applications are no longer being accepted at this time. Received applications are currently being reviewed.
Applications are available at the City Manager's Office, Civic Center, Room 201, by calling (406)455-8450; or may be downloaded from the Citizen Interest Form Page.
